CM Stacker 810 PSU Installation

PiKe · 4 Jun 2007 at 12:22

Is there is a fan on the power supply, should the fan be facing down up up?

I notice there is mesh on the bottom of the case.

Mansize_tissue · 4 Jun 2007 at 12:30

What power supply is it?

It doesn't really matter which way it's facing. Although, it'd probably draw in more dust with the fan facing down. It might exhaust some hot air if the fan is facing up.

PiKe · 4 Jun 2007 at 12:31

Coolermaster iGreen 600watt.

squiffy · 4 Jun 2007 at 12:50

You can put it either way, but I've pointed the PSU fan upwards. You need to flip the mounting panel, and I think you put the mounting panel lip inside the case

PiKe · 4 Jun 2007 at 19:48

squiffy said:
You need to flip the mounting panel, and I think you put the mounting panel lip inside the case

Cheers had the lip outside the case

squiffy · 4 Jun 2007 at 19:50

Oh I would remove the metal plates behind the 4-in-1 module (impede airflow) also remove fan guard from the module, you've got the mesh filters anyway. I've also removed fan guards from exhausts (inner and outer guards) and removed the top 8cm fan.

PiKe · 4 Jun 2007 at 19:57

squiffy said:
Oh I would remove the metal plates behind the 4-in-1 module (impede airflow) also remove fan guard from the module, you've got the mesh filters anyway. I've also removed fan guards from exhausts (inner and outer guards) and removed the top 8cm fan.

Removed the 3.5" bay completely to make way for the removable caddies, didn't see any metal bits behind the 4in1, my cablings a mess anyway so that will impede the airflow more if anything.

Finished article, only finished at 4:45 so aint had chance to power up!

PhillyDee · 5 Jun 2007 at 01:02

mmmmm, spaghetti

Moron · 5 Jun 2007 at 01:15

how'd you get two 120m fans at the back surely there isn't room?

>>>>> goes to poke round the back of my stacker

squiffy · 5 Jun 2007 at 07:44

Moron said:
how'd you get two 120m fans at the back surely there isn't room?

>>>>> goes to poke round the back of my stacker

810 has two rear fans, original just one, but with space for top PSU mounting.

If the poster needs help with routing, just push them to a area offside. Although not pretty, airflow isn't impeded like the one above.

Mansize_tissue · 5 Jun 2007 at 09:45

I thought there was only enough room to fit a couple of 80mm fans in the back of the case; 'guess i was wrong.

squiffy · 5 Jun 2007 at 09:46

The fan on the top panel is 8cm, but the two at the rear are 12cm.

Mansize_tissue · 5 Jun 2007 at 09:52

squiffy said:
The fan on the top panel is 8cm, but the two at the rear are 12cm.

Oh, i meant at the back of the case; 'didn't mean to write top. That must mean there's a hell of a lot of room for a PSU to fit up there.

squiffy · 5 Jun 2007 at 09:55

ermm, PSU is at the bottom. The 810 no longer has dual PSU support (I think most people don't need them anyway) instead it has second exhaust fan. It would have been nice to have cover/cage where you can choose between extra fan, or top mounted PSU...but hey ho.

Mansize_tissue · 5 Jun 2007 at 10:00

squiffy said:
ermm, PSU is at the bottom. The 810 no longer has dual PSU support (I think most people don't need them anyway) instead it has second exhaust fan. It would have been nice to have cover/cage where you can choose between extra fan, or top mounted PSU...but hey ho.

Ah, i must be thinking of the older version, then. Ah well.

Moron · 5 Jun 2007 at 11:34

mansize, i have the older one where u got a cage at the top for 2nd psu, can be converted to hold 2 80mm fans, so must be older model.

Mansize_tissue · 5 Jun 2007 at 13:09

Moron said:
mansize, i have the older one where u got a cage at the top for 2nd psu, can be converted to hold 2 80mm fans, so must be older model.

Aha, yeah that's what i though. Cheers. The motherboard tray on your case is removable, too, right?

squiffy · 5 Jun 2007 at 13:13

Mansize_tissue said:
Aha, yeah that's what i though. Cheers. The motherboard tray on your case is removable, too, right?

On the original yes it is. But you really don't need it. I've fitted/removed motherboard twice and never had a problem. You only need removeable tray if PSU area, HD/optical drives or case rails get in the way. The Stackers are massive. With 6+ inches of space around the motherboard it's no hassle at all. Just flip the case to it's side.

I've used full towers with motherboard trays, with ones there was a rail that got in the way, so the tray helped installation.

Moron · 5 Jun 2007 at 15:53

i'm thinking of selling my stacker, wnat a case that can take two 120.2 rads without serious modding. Thought about having one in the top and bottom (should be room) but not perticularly handy with cutting plus would cost the same to sell it and buy a case thats more expensive like the mozart or that cube ufo case.

BillytheImpaler · 5 Jun 2007 at 16:17

Moron said:
i'm thinking of selling my stacker, wnat a case that can take two 120.2 rads without serious modding. Thought about having one in the top and bottom (should be room) but not perticularly handy with cutting plus would cost the same to sell it and buy a case thats more expensive like the mozart or that cube ufo case.

How much are you willing to spend? A Silverstone TJ-07 would be perfect for your needs as it can take two 120.4 radiators without issue.

CM Stacker 810 PSU Installation

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